with Google’s Pixel 9 event it’s time to look at the industry’s next big showcase in the rearview mirror. Apple’s iPhone 16 event, possibly the biggest date on the tech world’s fall calendar, will take place on September 9 at 1pm ET.
Apple uses the slogan “It’s Glowtime” in its invitation to the media. As always, the event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.
As always, rumors about the iPhone 16 series they were flying around until the incident. However, it is likely to be a quieter year in terms of hardware changes, with Apple perhaps placing more responsibility on the software side and its AI-powered Apple Intelligence features.
Apple will undoubtedly upgrade the chipset that the iPhone runs on as it wants to make sure that all of its current smartphones are supported. Apple Intelligence. As it stands, only the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have enough capacity for this. Plus, a new chipset is a minimal upgrade.
Apple can increase the screen sizes slightly this year. The camera array may get a new look on the flagship iPhone 16, Apple has left the field vertical orientation. Apple is likely to improve the cameras in several models as well.
As expected by Apple, there may be a more significant change on the camera front add a pull button That includes gesture controls for zoom. The idea is to make it easier to take photos and videos in landscape mode. It’s unclear if the button will be available across the range or just the Pro models. However, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are expected to lose the silent key in favor of it action button It debuted on the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
All is certain that iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and other major operating system updates from Apple will be released very shortly after the event. However, it is very hyped Apple Intelligence features will not be available immediately. Because they are In iOS 18.1 betamost people will have to wait for that version (and equivalent OS versions on other compatible devices) to be publicly available to try Apple Intelligence. Apple is expected to release iOS 18.1 in October.
Meanwhile, Apple usually debuts new Apple Watch models at iPhone events. Apple Watch Series 10 (or Series X, maybe). is expected having a new chip that will make the device more powerful or energy efficient. With reports that Apple is planning to ditch the 41mm variant and introduce a 49mm variant, the screen could be bigger. Rumors also suggest that Apple has redesigned the band system with new connectors. Unfortunately, this may prevent you from using existing tapes on the X Series.
Word on the street also suggests we’ll be getting some updated AirPods at the event. In a few weeks, we could see both entry-level and mid-range versions of the AirPods 4, with only the latter supporting wireless charging for the case.
